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  Washington DC (UPI) May 12, 2024 SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Sunday night, bringing the total number of Starlink satellites in orbit to just over 6,000. This was the 15th mission for the reusable booster rocket, which launches the spacecraft into orbit, largely under the power of a million pounds of rocket-grade kerosene. Nine of its launches have been Starlink missions. After separation, the booster returned to the drone ship called A Shortf ... read more |
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Looking to the Stars: The Science Behind Different Solar EclipsesLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 13, 2024 For the keen-eyed astronomers among us, it's rapidly approaching eclipse season. With a total lunar eclipse set to occur in North America on April 8, 2024, there's never been a better time to learn ... more 
Third time could prove lucky for aurora viewers around the worldWashington (AFP) May 13, 2024 Anyone who missed the dazzling auroras dancing across night skies earlier this weekend will get another chance Sunday evening, as the powerful geomagnetic storm hitting the Earth is expected to intensify yet again. ... more  
US to raise concerns at first China AI talksWashington (AFP) May 13, 2024 The United States and China will hold their first talks on artificial intelligence on Tuesday, with Washington set to raise concerns about Beijing's use of the fast-emerging technology, US officials said. ... more  
Pakistan sends Cubesat to lunar orbit with China's assistanceSydney, Australia (SPX) May 11, 2024 In a significant advancement in lunar exploration collaboration, China has transferred satellite data from the Chang'e 6 mission to Pakistan. The data, collected by a cube satellite named ICUBE-Q, w ... more |
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AI Ethics in the Digital Afterlife: Safeguards Needed to Avoid Unwanted AI "Hauntings"London, UK (SPX) May 10, 2024 The prospect of interacting with digital avatars of deceased individuals, facilitated by advancements in artificial intelligence, poses potential psychological risks, according to a new study from t ... more |
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Using MRI, engineers have found a way to detect light deep in the brainBoston MA (SPX) May 11, 2024 Scientists often label cells with proteins that glow, allowing them to track the growth of a tumor, or measure changes in gene expression that occur as cells differentiate. While this techniqu ... more 
AI systems are already deceiving us -- and that's a problem, experts warnWashington (AFP) May 10, 2024 Experts have long warned about the threat posed by artificial intelligence going rogue - but a new research paper suggests it's already happening. ... more 
A better way to control shape-shifting soft robotsBoston MA (SPX) May 10, 2024 Imagine a slime-like robot that can seamlessly change its shape to squeeze through narrow spaces, which could be deployed inside the human body to remove an unwanted item. While such a robot d ... more 
High-throughput device streamlines advanced material synthesisLondon, UK (SPX) May 07, 2024 A new device developed at the University of Birmingham allows for the rapid production of nanomaterial libraries using eco-friendly mechanochemical methods. Dr. Jason Stafford, a researcher at ... more |
  Quantum advances enhance understanding of high-temperature superconductors  
Experiment Allows for Potential Millions of Qubits on Single ChipBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 07, 2024 In the ongoing quest for a viable quantum computer, global researchers are exploring numerous qubit technologies, yet a consensus on the optimal qubit type remains elusive. Qubits, the core of ... more |
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Ariane 6 set to launch 3Cat-4 CubeSat for Earth observationParis, France (SPX) May 09, 2024 Ariane 6, Europe's latest heavy-lift launcher, is set for its inaugural flight, carrying multiple missions each tasked with unique objectives ranging from Earth observation to technology testing in ... more 
Capella Space launches automated vessel detection serviceLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024 Capella Space Corp., a US-based provider of satellite data solutions, has launched its AI-driven Vessel Classification service for high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery. This servic ... more 
EarthCARE satellite set for launchParis, France (SPX) May 06, 2024 Recently, ESA's EarthCARE satellite was removed from its transport container at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, beginning an intensive period of preparation for its upcoming launch. The tea ... more  
Redwire to supply antennas for Rocket Lab's SDA Tranche 2 satellitesLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024 Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) has been chosen by Rocket Lab USA, Inc (NASDAQ: RKLB) to supply antennas and RF hardware for the Space Development Agency's (SDA) Transport Layer Tranche 2 Beta varia ... more |
Satellogic unveils expansive high-resolution image dataset for AI trainingLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 03, 2024 Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL) has made public a substantial open dataset from its collection. This dataset is composed of approximately 3 million unique location images, doubling to 6 million with ... more 
Starfish Space and D-Orbit successfully conduct satellite rendezvousSydney, Australia (SPX) May 08, 2024 In a significant development in space logistics, Starfish Space and D-Orbit have successfully completed an on-orbit rendezvous between Starfish's Otter Pup and D-Orbit's ION SCV006 satellite. The co ... more 
NASA Field Geology Training Enhances Artemis Mission SupportLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024 In preparation for the Artemis missions, NASA staff including engineers, managers, and flight directors, recently engaged in a field geology course in Northern Arizona's volcanic terrain. This train ... more  
A perfect tidal storm: HD 104067 planetary architecture creating an incandescent worldLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024 In an eye-opening revelation, University of California - Riverside astrophysicist Stephen Kane was taken aback by the extreme conditions of a newly studied planet. Initial disbelief prompted him to ... more |
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Evidence of atmosphere discovered on rocky exoplanet 55 Cancri eLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024 A collaborative study involving multiple research institutions including NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the University of New Mexico, recently published in Nature, reveals that the exoplanet 5 ... more  
HKU scientists develop new method to detect universe's earliest starsSydney, Australia (SPX) May 10, 2024 Astrophysicists from The University of Hong Kong have unveiled a new technique to detect the universe's first stars, known as Population III stars. These stars, primarily composed of hydrogen and he ... more 
Novel Methodology Reveals Early X-ray Emissions of Gamma-Ray Bursts Across Cosmic DistancesParis, France (SPX) May 10, 2024 Scientists at ICRA and ICRANet have developed an innovative approach that significantly enhances the observation of early X-ray emissions from gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), utilizing the cosmological tim ... more 
Mu Space Secures Key Thai Government Approvals to Enhance Space Tech and Smart ElectronicsSydney, Australia (SPX) May 10, 2024 mu Space has recently obtained two critical approvals from the Board of Investment (BOI) in Thailand, signifying major advancements in space technology and smart electronics. These endorsements high ... more |
AI in Earth observation: a force for goodParis, France (ESA) May 10, 2024 The upcoming launch of the Fsat-2 mission is a prime example of the pioneering work that ESA does in the field of AI in Earth observation. But when it comes to AI, hopes and fears abound in eq ... more  
Exploring asteroid Apophis using miniature satellitesBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 09, 2024 The scenario could be lifted straight from a disaster novel: On Friday, April 13, 2029-a date that alone might evoke unease-the asteroid known as (99942) Apophis will make a remarkably close approac ... more 
OTPS calls for community feedback to shape lunar non-interference policiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 09, 2024 NASA's Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS) is soliciting input from the lunar community through a new Lunar Non-Interference Questionnaire to aid in developing a framework for managing ... more 
SpaceX Starlink flight lifts off in Florida; 2nd launch of day planned for California laterWashington DC (UPI) May 8, 2024 SpaceX on Wednesday launched 23 Starlink satellites from NASA's Kennedy Space Center Florida. ... more |
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Boeing's Starliner flight delayed again for oxygen tank valve replacementWashington DC (UPI) May 8, 2024 Boeing's Starliner crew flight test has been pushed back another week as United Launch Alliance plans to replace a part of the spacecraft. ... more 
Chang'e 6 mission successfully achieves lunar orbitSydney, Australia (SPX) May 09, 2024 The Chang'e 6 probe has successfully entered lunar orbit, the China National Space Administration confirmed. The spacecraft executed a critical braking maneuver under the guidance of experts at the ... more 
Where space weather originatesParis, France (SPX) May 09, 2024 The Virtual Space Weather Modelling Centre, through a collaborative effort, has developed a simulation that visualizes the initiation of space weather. The model demonstrates the emergence of a flux ... more  
Boeing Starliner crewed mission postponed to May 17Washington (AFP) May 8, 2024 The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spaceship to the International Space Station has been pushed to May 17 after engineers said a faulty rocket valve needs to be replaced for the high-stakes mission, NASA said Tuesday. ... more |
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